Florida’s performing arts scene presents 15 diverse productions across nine cities this week, showcasing everything from Broadway touring shows to high school musicals. The lineup spans multiple genres including theatre, opera, multimedia arts, and circus performances, headlined by major touring productions of Moulin Rouge and Hell’s Kitchen. Orlando leads with the most offerings, hosting Cirque du Soleil performances alongside local Shakespeare productions.
Moulin Rouge takes center stage at Miami’s Ziff Ballet Opera House-Adrienne Arsht PAC on Wednesday at 8:00 PM, bringing the acclaimed Broadway musical to South Florida audiences. Hell’s Kitchen, the touring production, performs Wednesday at 7:30 PM at the Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center in Ft Lauderdale. Cirque du Soleil: Drawn to Life offers multiple performances at Walt Disney World in Orlando, with shows Wednesday at both 5:30 PM and 8:00 PM, plus Thursday at 5:30 PM. Jesus Christ Superstar runs at Riverside Theatre in Vero Beach with performances Wednesday at both 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM.
Other notable productions include Fat Ham at Orlando’s Margeson Theater - Orlando Shakes with Wednesday shows at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM, and Il Trovatore at Sarasota Opera House Wednesday at 7:30 PM. Orlando dominates the schedule with four different productions, while Miami, Vero Beach, and Aventura each host multiple performances of single shows. Masters of Illusion brings magic to Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater Thursday at 7:00 PM, and Disney On Ice: Mickey’s Search Party performs at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise Thursday at 7:00 PM.
The week’s productions cater to varied budgets and tastes, from high school presentations like Don Soffer High School’s Grease at Aventura Arts & Cultural Center on both Wednesday and Thursday at 6:30 PM to professional touring Broadway shows. Orlando emerges as the week’s theatrical hub with the greatest variety of options, while South Florida venues in Miami, Ft Lauderdale, and Aventura showcase major touring productions and local talent.